I'm taking an art class right now from Rasjacobsonart. She's an amazing local artist here in Rochester, NY. I took a class from her ages ago and loved it. This one is about whimsical faces. I'm just sharing what came from last week's class. Autumn colors, watercolor, acryllic, collage, colored pencil and marker!
The quote is mine, it states: "Autumn does not apologize for chaning...neither will we." Sometimes when we start healing, or change for any reason at all - we feel the need to apologize to other people. We don't need to. Everyone changes if they are growing.
Autumn Does Not Apologize For Changing....Neither Will We
New Resource: Wait....How Is It After Midnight?
ADHDers are always complaining that they don't get enough sleep because they stay up too late. (Myself included!) And we truly are surprised when it's suddenly way later than we expected.
If that sounds familiar, this handout is for you!
Wait...How Is It After Midnight?
ADHD Friendly Ways To Actually Get Yourself To Bed
New Blog Post: Unmasking Isn’t An All-Or-Nothing Process
There’s a lot of conversation these days about masking – or more specifically, about unmasking.
And that’s a good thing. A very good thing.
Many ADHD and neurodivergent adults have spent years (or lifetimes) trying to hide the parts of themselves that other people found too loud, too messy, too emotional, too intense, too flaky, too something.
So, finally realizing Oh I don’t actually have to spend my entire life pretending to be someone I’m not can be incredibly freeing.
But somewhere along the way, I think we accidentally turned unmasking into another thing we are supposed to be good at.
Like one day you discover you’ve been masking, dramatically rip of the mask, toss it into the nearest dumpster and announce, THIS IS THE REAL ME NOW.
Except – that’s not usually how it works.
Unmasking isn’t a switch. It’s more like a dimmer.
You get to decide how much, when, where, and with whom?
Tips for Identifying What You Actually Need From a Job
Start with what drains you. Think about past jobs, school, volunteering, or even household responsibilities. What consistently exhausted, frustrated, or overwhelmed you?
Figure out how much structure you need. Do you thrive with clear expectations and routines, or do you need freedom to decide how and when things get done? Maybe you need a little of both.
Know your people needs. Lots of collaboration? Mostly independent work? A small familiar team? Minimal customer interaction? “Good with people” doesn’t mean you want to people all day.
Think about your environment. Noise, lighting, interruptions, working from home, open offices, commute, movement, dress codes—these things can matter just as much as the actual work.
Pay attention to your energy, not just your skills. Being good at something doesn’t mean it’s sustainable. Ask: What can I do without it costing me everything I have?
Separate “need,” “want,” and “bonus.” Make three categories. This can help when everything feels equally important—or when you’re tempted to accept something that’s missing several things you actually need.
Gentle Reflection Question
What feels easier now than it did before you understood your ADHD?
Before I close out - I just want to let you all know that I currently have a couple of openings for new 1:1 and/or new text coaching clients. I only see a limited amount of clients at a time to make sure they get my best - so if you have been thinking about checking out ADHD coaching, now is a great time! ​ I hope you have an amazing day today, and that your weekend is full of fun fall delights!
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